How to tend a Polypodium californicum

Also known as: Goniophlebium californicum (Kaulf.) T.Moore, Marginaria californica C.Presl, Polypodium californicum var. californicum , Polypodium californicum f. branscombii C.V.Morton, Polypodium californicum f. parsonsiae C.V.Morton, Polypodium vulgare subsp. californicum (Kaulf.) Hultén, Goniophlebium cambricum var. kaulfusii Farw., Polypodium californicum var. kaulfussii D.C.Eaton, Polypodium vulgare var. kaulfussii (D.C.Eaton) Fernald, Goniophlebium cambricum var. kaulfussii Farw.

Watering

Water thoroughly when soil is dry, avoid saturated water

Sunlight

Strong resistant to shade, put in places with scattered light

Soil

Peat or soil with specific amount of humus

Fertilizer

Dilute fertilizers following instructions, apply 1-2 times monthly

Pruning

Remove aged tissues, dead, rotten, diseased leaves timely

About this plant

Origin
The North Temperate Zone
Category
Polypodiaceae, Polypodium
Size
Diameter ≥ 15 cm, height ≥ 25 cm
Blooming period
Fern plants, no flowering
Flower colors
Leaf color dark green
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